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Did Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets' Defense Falter Against Stanford Cardinal at Maples Pavilion?

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets faced a challenging matchup against the Stanford Cardinal at Maples Pavilion, resulting in a 95-72 defeat. This outcome brought the Yellow Jackets' record to 0-1, while the Cardinal improved to 1-0.


Feb 7, 2026; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal guard Jeremy Dent-Smith (25) drives down the court against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the first half at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

First Half


The first half saw both teams battling for control, with the Yellow Jackets trailing by just four points at halftime. Georgia Tech managed to score 39 points, showcasing their offensive capabilities. Akai Fleming led the charge with his impressive shooting accuracy, contributing significantly to keeping his team within reach. However, despite their efforts on offense, defensive lapses allowed Stanford to capitalize and maintain a slight edge.


Second Half


As play resumed in the second half, Stanford's offensive prowess became more pronounced. The Cardinal extended their lead by scoring an additional 52 points. The Trees' ability to convert from beyond the arc was evident as they shot an impressive 44 percent from three-point range throughout the game. Meanwhile, Georgia Tech struggled defensively against this barrage and found it difficult to close down on shooters effectively.


Feb 7, 2026; Stanford, California, USA;  Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets guard Akai Fleming (0) defends Stanford Cardinal guard Ryan Agarwal (11) during the first half at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

Key Performances


For Georgia Tech, Akai Fleming stood out with his efficient scoring performance and was supported by Baye Ndongo's contributions in rebounds and assists. Despite these individual efforts, turnovers proved costly for Tech as they committed a total of 13 throughout the game.


On Stanford's side of things were standout performances from multiple players who helped secure victory through consistent shooting accuracy across all areas of play - particularly notable being their field goal percentage which stood at an impressive rate overall (54 percent).


Feb 7, 2026; Stanford, California, USA;  Stanford Cardinal guard Ebuka Okorie (1) drives past Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets guard Chas Kelley III (7) during the first half at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

In conclusion: The post-game report Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets highlighted some key areas needing improvement moving forward into future matchups if they hope not only compete but succeed against formidable opponents like those faced today during this encounter between two talented squads vying supremacy within conference standings alike!


Looking ahead: Fans can catch next week's action when our beloved team takes court once again facing off against Wake Forest Demon Deacons scheduled February eleventh starting nine PM Eastern Time live broadcasted via ACC Network directly from Hank McCamish Pavilion located Atlanta GA USA! Don't miss chance cheer them onto potential victory while witnessing firsthand how adjustments made following recent loss might impact upcoming performance positively overall!


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